Maintenance Engineer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Darlaston is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to enhance machinery uptime and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, experience with CNC and PLCs, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position includes a competitive salary of up to £47.5k, along with a shift allowance, pension contributions, life assurance, and health benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.

Benefits

Compensation up to £47.5k plus £6.5k shift allowance

Pension (up to 6% company contribution)

2x Life Assurance cover

Health Cashplan

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics discipline.
• Strong electrical bias with proven mechanical skills.
• Experience with KUKA or other industrial robotics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with thorough fault-finding.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on CNC machinery.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical skills

CNC experience

PLC experience

Solid IT skills

Team-oriented mindset

Clear communication skills

Education

Completed apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics discipline

HNC qualification preferred

Tools

SAP

CMMS system

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Maintenance Engineer

Country/Region: GB

Location: Darlaston, GB

Req ID 78907|Darlaston, United Kingdom,ZF Lemforder UK Limited

About the Team

Working within a team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers to maximise machine uptime while minimising unplanned downtime. The department work on all areas of maintenance for the plant equipment and site and involves preventative and reactive maintenance on CNC machines, assembly processes, robotics. The job role is for a night shift pattern with the site operating on a 24 hour basis with a permanent night shift.

What you can look forward to as Maintenance Engineer:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with thorough fault-finding (electrical and mechanical)
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on CNC machinery and assembly equipment
• Complete service tasks and documentation using the CMMS system
• Support all maintenance activities to meet departmental goals
• Contribute to and maintain 5S workplace organization standards
• Use SAP or other IT tools to record maintenance activities
• Assist in TPM/PPM follow-up actions and support continuous improvement initiatives

Your Profile as Maintenance Engineer:

• Completed apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics discipline; HNC qualification preferred
• Strong electrical bias preferred with proven mechanical skills; CNC and PLC experience highly valued
• Experience with KUKA or other industrial robotics is an advantage
• Solid IT skills, especially in MS Office and maintenance systems
• Hands-on experience in maintenance/engineering with a practical problem-solving approach
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative and respectful working style
• Willingness to support and mentor apprentices in their development

Why you should choose ZF in Darlaston:

• Compensation up to £47,5k plus £6,5k shift allowance, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hours of work will normally be 45 per week
• Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% contribution from employee)
• 2x Life Assurance cover
• Health Cashplan

Be part of our ZF team as Maintenance Engineer and apply now!

Contact

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.